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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 573.48 and 395.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 573.48 and 395.88 is: 546.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 573.48 = 395.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/573.48 = 395.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 573.48 × 395.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 227,029.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,029.26/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.64

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